How far is Austin, TX from Lake Dunlap, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Lake Dunlap, TX is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Hays County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Lake Dunlap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Lake Dunlap.
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Start on East 5th Street
2551 ft · 1 min · East 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
1893 ft · 40 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
899 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
45.7 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 725: Seguin Avenue, Lake McQueeney
1603 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Interstate 35 North
148 m · 17 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Turn left onto South Seguin Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Seguin Avenue
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Turn left onto East Zipp Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Zipp Road
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Turn right onto Potthast Drive
1920 ft · 1 min · Potthast Drive
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Turn right
130 m · 31 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Lake Dunlap.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
45.7 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Dunlap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Lake Dunlap?
The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kyle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Austin and 25.6 miles from Lake Dunlap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.84 one way or $13.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Lake Dunlap.
Stop Ideas Near Kyle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kyle.
San Marcos Station
Austin
Taylor
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Lake Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 45.36 mi (73 km).
#1 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
| Population | 995,484 |
| Coordinates | 30.2671500, -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Dunlap
Census-designated place in Texas
| Population | 1,934 |
| Coordinates | 29.6757800, -98.0722300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Dunlap (-98.07223, 29.67578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.70 | $15.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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